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PTX40 Plow/Trencher

47 hp
Engine power
2,740 lb (1,243 kg)
Operating weight
45.4 L
fuel tank capacity
120.3 Nm
max torque
3.9 km/h
max transport speed
24.0 in (61 cm)
plow depth

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Documents

Datasheet ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026

Full specifications

Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires)32 deg
Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)37 deg
Attachment pump capacity24 gpm
Attachment pump relief2900 psi
Auxiliary pump capacity10.4 gpm
Auxiliary pump relief2500 psi
Axle load rating (static, per axle)14,800 lbs (6,713 kg)
Battery CCA Rating950
Battery Group Class31
Coolant1.3 gal
Cooling MediumLiquid-cooled
Emissions ratingEPA phase 3 and CARB LSI
Front Axle TypePlanetary
Fuel Tank12 gal
Fuel TypeGasoline
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)46.8 hp
Ground Clearance (rubber tires, option two)6.4 in (16.3 cm)
Ground Clearance (tracks)6.9 in (17.5 cm)
Ground clearance (rubber tires, option three)7.9 in (20.1 cm)
Ground drive pump capacity33.3 gpm
Ground drive pump relief2900 psi
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires)55 in (140 cm)
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)55 in (140 cm)
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)56.5 in (144 cm)
Height (basic tractor, tracks)55.5 in (141 cm)
Hydraulic System11 gal
Hydraulic Tank9 gal
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires)84.8 in (215 cm)
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)84.8 in (215 cm)
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)84.8 in (215 cm)
Length (basic tractor, tracks)92.8 in (236 cm)
Make and ModelKubota WG1605
Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)*30 deg
Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)*30 deg
Maximum Torque88.7 ft-lb
Maximum forward creep speed (low)127 ft/min
Maximum forward transport speed (high)2.4 mph
Maximum reverse creep speed (low)127 ft/min
Maximum reverse transport speed (high)2.4 mph
Number of Cylinders4
Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires Option Two, Front and Rear Steer)19 ft (5.8 m)
Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires, Front and Rear Steer)18.3 ft (5.6 m)
Outside turning diameter (rubber tires option three, front and rear steer)20 ft (6.1 m)
Parking Brake TypeDrum
Rear Axle TypePlanetary
Service Brake TypeHydrostatic
System Voltage12
Tire size23" x 10.5" (58.4 cm x 26.7 cm)
Track width11 in (27.9 cm)
Tread Width with Rubber Tires (Centerline to Centerline)30.3 in (77.0 cm)
Tread Width with Rubber Tires Option Two (Centerline to Centerline)39 in (99.1 cm)
Tread Width with Rubber Tracks (Centerline to Centerline)32.3 in (82.0 cm)
Tread width with rubber tires option three (centerline to centerline)36 in (91.4 cm)
Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires)2,740 lbs (1,243 kg)
Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)3,028 lbs (1,373 kg)
Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)2,780 lbs (1,261 kg)
Weight (basic tractor, tracks)3,680 lbs (1,669 kg)
Wheel Base (Centerline of Axles)48 in (122 cm)
Width (basic tractor, rubber tires)40.2 in (102 cm)
Width (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)60 in (152 cm)

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